The Itchyworms Middle East Tour returns with music, humor, and nostalgia
The Itchyworms will open 2026 with back to back shows for their Middle East audience. The pop rock group returns to Dubai and Abu Dhabi with the Akin Ka Na Lang tour after more than ten years away. The band will perform on January 17 at the Pakistan Auditorium in Dubai and on January 18 at New Bar, Arkadia in Abu Dhabi.
The band shared how the trip feels like a reunion. They first played in the Middle East in 2007. They returned several times after that, with their last UAE show held in 2014. They now return with a deeper catalog, sharper sound, and stronger presence.
You will hear the hits that shaped their career. You will also hear songs that rarely make it to their setlist. The band plans to give long and interactive performances that feel like a trip home. They often perform for up to three hours during international shows. Their goal is simple, to make their kababayan feel close to home through music and humor.
The group also wants to reconnect with the cities that welcomed them years ago. They look forward to seeing how Dubai and Abu Dhabi have changed. They even shared their excitement to see the Burj Khalifa up close. The landmark did not exist yet during their early visits.
Fans can expect warmth, comedy, and familiar melodies at every stop. The Itchyworms promise a show that reflects who they are today. They have grown as artists and as individuals, and they now carry decades of experience with them.
Catch The Itchyworms on the Akin Ka Na Lang Middle East Tour:
January 17, 2026, Dubai, Pakistan Auditorium
January 18, 2026, Abu Dhabi, New Bar, Arkadia
